Twist on Popescu “This freshman has an awesome future ahead of her. Along with her solid ground
strokes, DeDe is smart and she shows great patience to develop a point.”
Career at UB 2007-08: Won her first 11 singles matches as a collegiate athlete
before falling in the finals of the Can-Am Tournament. Finished the fall 11-1 in
singles and 6-2 in doubles. Won the Army Invitational and took singles and
doubles titles at the Bucknell Invitational. Paired up with Denise Harijanto and
competed at the ITA Regionals.
Prior to UB Was a first place finisher at the 2007 Eastern Collegiate Tournament. Was
named vice champion of Romania.
Personal Born June 20, 1988. Daughter of Catalin and Mariana Popescu. Has one brother
(Octavian). Favorite athlete is Marat Safin. Favorite TV show is The Hills.
Greatest athletic influence is Pete Sampras. Majoring in communication.